David Carroll “Pete” Peters, 98, formerly of 417 W. Eighth St., Waynesboro, Pa., died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Quincy Village.
Born Aug. 26, 1914, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late David F. and Barbara E. (Hardman) Peters. He was a lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area.
Mr. Peters graduated from Waynesboro High School with the class of 1932.
He and his wife of over 70 years, Miriam Elizabeth (Noll) Peters, were married on April 5, 1942, in the First United Brethren Church, now Faith United Methodist Church, by Rev. Ankerbrand.
Mr. Peters started with the apprentice machinist course at Landis Tool Co., where he was employed for 50 years and 6 months, retiring as a Machine Tool Inspector in 1979.
He attended Faith United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Crider Men's Sunday School Class and was a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, the American Red Cross, where he was a first aid instructor in his early years; Acacia Lodge 586 F&AM, Waynesboro, where he served as Worshipful Master in 1946 and was a 75 year member; Zembo Shrine in Harrisburg; George Washington RA Chapter 176, and Continental Commandery 56 K.T. of Pennsylvania. He was also a charter member of South Chapter 2977 AARP and a member of the National AARP.
Mr. Peters enjoyed traveling and gardening.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: A. Minerva Baker, Dr. John F. Peters and M. Freda Knepper.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013, in Faith United Methodist Church, 104 N. Potomac St., Waynesboro, with Rev. Mark Shover and Rev. Rick Noll officiating. A Masonic funeral will be held by the members of Acacia Lodge 586, just prior to the religious service at 2 p.m. Friday in the church. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services, Friday afternoon, in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Faith United Methodist Church, 104 N. Potomac St., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, is handling the arrangements.
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